Like most of y’all we’re challenged w/ finding quality ranges close to home. The closest range to me is 45 mikes out. This range only goes to 475.
Nobody on this site is going to argue that 475 is a bit short. So, lacking a suitable alternative I decided to up my game in other ways. I built a barricade w/ plans obtained from this site. Thank you @Jmartin2076. I also decided to buy more steel to supplement what we had (me & a buddy) by buying smaller targets.
To supplement the small amount of steel we had, I bought 66, 40 & 25% IPSC silhouettes from JC Steel. I bought the associated hardware from Jake as well. The couple of times I’ve taken it to the range it has held up w/ zero issues. The steel rings loud as hell. Even the 25% IPSC is plenty loud at that range.
Shooting prone at 475 gets pretty boring quickly. As I mentioned earlier, in order to get out my comfort zone & improve my shooting, I built a small, portable barricade. It took a little more time than I expected & I don’t remember the cost of materials, but it wasn’t too bad. Shooting from the barricade & under time will humble a man quickly. So far, this barricade has done exactly what I’d intended for; unconventional & uncomfortable positions. Eventually, I’ll get around to staining or painting my barricade.
I’d recommend the 25% IPSC silhouette to everyone w/ limited ranges. Your wind call doesn’t allow for too much grace at that range. I’m really glad I picked that target up.
*The picture of the 25% IPSC was taken in my driveway at about 15 yards.
PS - Don’t mind the gate along the wall. I pulled it down w/ the assumption I’d find a steel gate at Home Depot, etc that would match my other 2 gates. No such luck.
Nobody on this site is going to argue that 475 is a bit short. So, lacking a suitable alternative I decided to up my game in other ways. I built a barricade w/ plans obtained from this site. Thank you @Jmartin2076. I also decided to buy more steel to supplement what we had (me & a buddy) by buying smaller targets.
To supplement the small amount of steel we had, I bought 66, 40 & 25% IPSC silhouettes from JC Steel. I bought the associated hardware from Jake as well. The couple of times I’ve taken it to the range it has held up w/ zero issues. The steel rings loud as hell. Even the 25% IPSC is plenty loud at that range.
Shooting prone at 475 gets pretty boring quickly. As I mentioned earlier, in order to get out my comfort zone & improve my shooting, I built a small, portable barricade. It took a little more time than I expected & I don’t remember the cost of materials, but it wasn’t too bad. Shooting from the barricade & under time will humble a man quickly. So far, this barricade has done exactly what I’d intended for; unconventional & uncomfortable positions. Eventually, I’ll get around to staining or painting my barricade.
I’d recommend the 25% IPSC silhouette to everyone w/ limited ranges. Your wind call doesn’t allow for too much grace at that range. I’m really glad I picked that target up.
*The picture of the 25% IPSC was taken in my driveway at about 15 yards.
PS - Don’t mind the gate along the wall. I pulled it down w/ the assumption I’d find a steel gate at Home Depot, etc that would match my other 2 gates. No such luck.
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